Episode 44 - Atilla the Hun

In this episode of History’s Horrible Humans, we dive into the brutal life of Attila the Hun, the infamous warlord who terrorized the Roman Empire. From his ruthless rise to power and bloody conquests to his scandalous love life—including his almost-marriage to a Roman princess—Attila’s story is one of warfare, psychological terror, and strategic genius. We explore his mysterious wedding night death, rumored to be from a fatal nosebleed, assassination, or even poison, and the lost burial that remains undiscovered to this day. Was Attila simply a barbaric villain, or was he a master tactician who played the game better than Rome itself? Tune in to find out!